Since 1997
and it's first ALTM1020, OPTEN Moscow is focusing on LiDAR in Transmission Line
industry. For 15 years we have owned and operated a number of LiDAR systems.
Every new model provided new capabilities and helped us to expand our product
line. We have started from updating obsolete paper drawings and installing
Fibre Optic Cables that go inside the Earthing wire. Than LiDAR technology
helped us in building PLS-CADD models, detecting clearance issues, calculating
thermal ratings, updating vegetation management plans and falling tree maps. For
instance, our new ALTM ORION C300 made possible LiDAR for distribution lines
that have relatively thin wires and small poles/towers. We detect tilted poles
of the distribution lines that often serve as a warning sign. It shows that
this section of line may collapse during the next big storm. Regardless of the
ALTM model, one should plan for certain data acquisition and processing stages.
These steps ensure delivery of engineering-grade line models to Transmission
System Companies. Presentation will explain these steps, show examples of the
results and illustrate how it helps in meeting Customer goals.